What is Jordan's Principle?
Jordan’s Principle is a special funding source for First Nation’s children. It is a child-first principle, named in the memory of Jordan River Anderson, a young child with complex health needs from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
What is Jordan's Principle?
Jordan’s Principle can pay for a wide range of health, social, and educational needs. Some examples include:
- Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Specialized Equipment
- Tutors or Indigenous Counsellors
- Assessments such as Psycho-Educational, a requirement for an Autism diagnoses
- Respite Care so parents can get a break
- Traditional Healing
Services Service Coordinators exist in all regions of the province. Their work is at no cost to you, they will assist you in your journey. Please call 1-855-JP CHILD (1-855-572-4453) to get started or visit the website.
There is an equivalent program for Inuit children through the Inuit Child First Initiative.
It is also free to access. To apply, contact your regional focal point or call the national call centre at 1-855-572-4453, which is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. jordansprinciplehubbc.ca/
By Family Support Institute of BC
